Can I get a VAT receipt? Which products are subject to VAT?
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VAT receipts are available in store. All you need to do is drop in and ask at the Customer Service Desk in one of our supermarkets where a VAT receipt can be issued. A VAT receipt can also be issued at the kiosk in one of our smaller local or convenience stores.
Online Groceries
If you require a VAT receipt, please call 0800 328 1700
Online General Merchandise and Sainsbury's Entertainment
Please Contact Link Opens in New Tab our Online team colleagues who can arrange to have the receipt sent out to you.
Which products are subject to VAT?
Products marked with an asterisk (*) on your till receipt are subject to VAT. Read more Link Opens in New Tab about the different rates of VAT or Contact Us Link Opens in New Tab to check a specific product.
Are you part of the VAT export redemption scheme?
Sainsbury's do not participate in this scheme.
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